WhatsApp gears up to roll out 3rd-party chat support
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly preparing to allow third-party messaging apps on its platform, ahead of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will come into force in March.
Freshworks reports 20% revenue growth, unleashes latest GenAI across products
San Francisco, Feb 7 - Software major Freshworks has reported 20 per cent growth in its revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023, as it doubles down on using latest generative AI across its products.
AI begins creating jobs in rural India while building high-quality datasets
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm and in India, startups in the social impact space have created datasets in several Indian languages to train AI models and for research while creating jobs, mainly in rural
iPhone users targeted by govt hackers with 0-days vulnerabilities: Google
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Google has said that government hackers last year used three undiscovered flaws in Apple's iPhone operating system to target users with spyware created by a European startup.
Wadhwani Foundation launches 3 AI Co-Pilots to boost employability of Indian youth
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Non-profit organisation Wadhwani Foundation on Wednesday launched three new AI Co-Pilots to enhance the employability of Indian youth and young adults.
GM head holds talks with Samsung, LG execs over EV battery, auto parts
Seoul, Feb 7 - The head of the US auto giant General Motors (GM) met with chiefs of Samsung Group affiliates on Wednesday to discuss cooperation in areas involving electric vehicle (EV) batteries and auto electric parts, industry sources said.
This is how Apple makes sure families stay safe with its devices
New Delhi, Feb 7 - As the world celebrated Safer Internet Day, Apple on Wednesday said it is making some of the most powerful tools for learning, exploring and staying in touch, while empowering families to stay safe.
Switching to smokeless alternatives can result in 70% reduction in related cancer deaths: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Switching to smokeless alternatives like nicotine replacement therapy can result in a 70 per cent reduction in related cancer deaths, experts said on Wednesday.
Apple wins Apple Watch antitrust lawsuit with AliveCor
San Francisco, Feb 7 - Apple has won its ongoing legal battle with the US-based medical device company AliveCor over the Apple Watch's heart monitoring technology.
Microsoft to help India become an AI world leader: Satya Nadella
Mumbai, Feb 7 - As India embarks on its Artificial Intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft will help the country become self-reliant by fostering a skilled AI workforce and empowering every sector and industry to transform with AI, the company’s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella,
AWS launches 1st space tech accelerator programme in India
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday launched the first space tech accelerator programme in India with support from T-Hub and Minfy.
Tata partners Microsoft to provide calling solutions on Teams for Indian enterprises
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Tata Communications on Wednesday announced that it partnered with Microsoft to provide flexibility in collaboration and connectivity on Microsoft Teams for enterprises in India.
Microsoft to skill 2 mn Indians in AI, to further invest in country: Satya Nadella
Bengaluru, Feb 7 - Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday announced that the company will train more than two million people in India in generative AI skills, to address talent shortage in the AI era.
Meta expands ‘Take It Down’ programme to help teens fight sextortion
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Meta (formerly Facebook) has worked with the US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to expand the 'Take It Down' programme to more countries and languages to help millions of teens combat sextortion.
Leading Wi-Fi solutions provider Netgear appoints new CEO
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Global networking company Netgear on Wednesday appointed Charles (CJ) Prober as its CEO.
SpaceX under investigation for discrimination, sexual harassment
San Francisco, Feb 7 - Elon Musk-run SpaceX is being investigated in the US for discrimination and sexual harassment, the media reported.
Yogi govt to equip ‘EV Upyog’ portal with multiple features
Lucknow, Feb 6 - The Yogi Adityanath government is focusing on the enhancement of the 'EV Upyog' portal.
Samsung’s unionised workers call for 5.4% wage hike
Seoul, Feb 6 - Unionised workers representing 11 labour unions affiliated with Samsung Group on Tuesday called for an average 5.4 per cent wage increase for this year.
India sees rise in hiring for AI roles, healthcare in January: Report
New Delhi, Feb 6 -Hiring for AI-related roles along with sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and FMCG has witnessed significant growth in January in India, a new report revealed on Tuesday.
‘Russia’s Google’ pulls out of home country, sells biz for $5.2 bn
London, Feb 6 - The Dutch owner of Yandex which is touted as “Russia's Google” has announced to divest its Russia-based businesses for $5.2 billion.